Social Media – 6 Rules for engaging passive candidates

 While there are literally hundreds of social networking tools available, using them to craft a solid strategy to precisely pinpoint and truly engage passive candidates requires persistence, patience, and an understanding of six classic rules of engagement, described in more detail below:

1. First and foremost, think like the passive job candidate
2. Don’t ever stalk community members
3. Always keep it fresh
4. Give back. Don’t just take information
5. Provide a unique perspective
6. Use multiple channels

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at 6 Classic Rules of Engagement for Engaging Passive Candidates via Social Media – ERE.net.